Born: 15 November 1913, United States
Died: 3 August 2006
Country most active: United States
Also known as: Elna Hilliard
This biography is reprinted with permission from the National Women’s History Museum (United States of America). All rights reserved.
Education
BS Mathematics, University of Wisconsin 1935
MS Mathematics, University of Wisconsin 1941
Doctorate work in Higher Education, Stanford University 1949-50
Employment
1936 Math and Physical Education Teacher, Kohler, Wisconsin
1941 Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps
1946 Math Instructor, Butler University
1947 Professor, University of Idaho
Affiliations
American Association of University Women
Idaho Commission of Women’s Programs
Moscow League of Women Voters
Volunteers in Moscow
EFFORT
National Women’s History Museum
Awards
1944 Army Commendation Medal
Pi Lambda Theta (Education Honor Society)
Buried at Arlington National Cemetery with full honors
Societal Contributions
Authored “In the Company of WACs”
Founded Volunteers in Moscow
Founded EFFORT
Bequeathed $95,500 to National Women’s History Museum